Maryland Criminal Lawyers

Maryland Criminal Lawyers

James v. State

Facts:

Defendants challenged their criminal convictions for rape, robbery, and kidnapping in the Circuit Court in Harford (Maryland).

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Maryland Criminal Lawyers

Holdings:

The Maryland Court made the following holding:

Proffered evidence of past sexual conduct must contain a direct link to the facts at issue in a particular case before it can be admitted.

Trial judges retain wide latitude to limit reasonably a criminal defendant’s right to cross-examine a witness based on concerns about, among other things, harassment, prejudice, confusion of the issues, the witness’ safety, or interrogation that is repetitive or only marginally relevant.

We have client meeting locations in Montgomery County (Rockville) & Baltimore, Maryland. We will do our absolute best to help you get the best result possible based on the facts of your case. Our law firm has the necessary experience to assist you with this matter.